Honeymoon Review
Sandals Ochi [2026]
Formerly Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
Updated October 2026
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
Our Verdict
Sandals Ochi is the biggest and liveliest Sandals: more than 500 rooms on 100-plus acres of hillside in Ocho Rios, with 16 restaurants, 11 bars, a beach club and a hidden speakeasy. It's open now, and Sandals lists it among its most affordable resorts. Pick it for food and nightlife. For privacy, book a Butler Village villa with its own pool.
Quick Facts
Status
Open
Rooms
More than 500
Acres
100+
Restaurants
16
Bars
11 (3 swim-up)
Pools
105 (most are private villa pools)
Airport
Sangster International (MBJ), about 90 min to 1 hr 45 min; Ian Fleming International (OCJ) is about 20 min from Ocho Rios (check that your included transfer covers it)
Adults-only
18+
What Makes Ochi Different
The biggest Sandals
More than 500 rooms and 16 restaurants, from Valentino's and Soy Sushi Bar to The Southern Table, Kelly's Dockside and the Jerk Shack.
Ochi Beach Club and the Rabbit Hole
A beach club on the water and a hidden speakeasy bar for after dinner.
Butler Village
Hillside villas with private pools, the honeymoon pick when you want privacy at a big resort.
Best Room Categories for Honeymooners
Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary
Great House One-Bedroom Butler Suite
Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Club and Penthouse Club suites
Honeymoon Hideaway Garden Cottage
Ochi has no overwater or swim-up suites. Room names from Sandals' room pages; confirm on Sandals.com.
What's Included (All-Inclusive Breakdown)
Included
- Meals at 16 restaurants
- Unlimited drinks, including Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines
- Land and water sports
- Scuba diving for certified divers (courses extra)
- Tips and gratuities (except butlers and spa staff)
- Round-trip airport transfers (confirm for your flight)
What Costs Extra
- Spa treatments
- Off-resort excursions
- Butler and spa gratuities
Guests at Sandals Dunn's River and Sandals Royal Plantation can visit Ochi. Current sources don't agree on whether Ochi guests can visit those resorts, so confirm with Sandals before you count on it.
Honest Assessment — Pros & Cons
Best For
Couples who want food, nightlife and lots to do, and like the energy of a big resort.
Skip If
You want a small, quiet resort, a big beach-first stay, or an overwater villa.
How Ochi Compares
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandals Ochi open?+
Yes. Ocho Rios was largely spared by Hurricane Melissa, and Sandals Ochi reopened in December 2025.
Is Sandals Ochi good for a honeymoon?+
Yes, if you want food, nightlife and choice. For privacy, book a Butler Village villa with a private pool. If you want small and quiet, look at Sandals Royal Plantation or Sandals Negril instead.
How big is Sandals Ochi?+
It's the largest Sandals resort: more than 500 rooms on 100-plus acres, with 16 restaurants and 11 bars.
Does Sandals Ochi have overwater bungalows?+
No. For overwater villas, look at Sandals Grande St. Lucian or Sandals Saint Vincent, or at Sandals South Coast and Sandals Caribbean Cay once they reopen in late 2026.
Which airport is closest to Sandals Ochi?+
Ian Fleming International (OCJ) is about 20 minutes from Ocho Rios, but most guests fly into Sangster International (MBJ), about 90 minutes or more by road. Check whether your included transfer covers your airport.
Is Sandals Ochi one of the cheaper Sandals resorts?+
Yes. Sandals lists Ochi among its most affordable resorts. Your actual price depends on your dates and room category.
Resources for Planning Your Ochi Trip
All Sandals resorts in Jamaica
Compare Ochi against every other Sandals property on the same island.
Read guideAll 17 Sandals resorts ranked
See exactly where this resort lands in our 2026 overall ranking.
Read guideBest Sandals resort for honeymoons
Our opinionated honeymoon-specific ranking across the entire Sandals network.
Read guideOverwater bungalows guide
Photos and butler details for every Sandals overwater villa.
Read guideSandals butler service explained
What butler-tier rooms actually include — and whether it's worth it.
Read guideHoneymoon budget guide
Plan your total honeymoon budget, line by line.
Read guideResort match quiz
Compare this resort against your personalized top-3 matches.
Read guideBook Sandals Ochi
Couples who want food, nightlife and lots to do, and like the energy of a big resort.